Playdough Therapy Treasure
- Play time:
- 10 to 15 minutes
- Setup:
- 5 minutes
- Where:
- Table
Why it helps
This activity is designed to strengthen the child's finger muscles and to develop pincer grasp. Using different media and textures such as playdough , Floam© or Silly Putty© is good for developing the child's tactile sense. Choking risk: beads, dried beans, coins, and small pegs can be a choking hazard. Stay within arm's reach, and keep them away from children who still put things in their mouths.
For this activity, you can use pegs, beans, beads, coins, and small toys.
Hide the small objects in the play-dough and ask the child to dig his fingers in and search for the hidden treasure.
Encourage the child to stretch the play-dough and work his fingers in.
When the child finds the treasure, ask him to take the object out using his thumb and pointer to promote pincer grasp.
If using pegs, you can use the pegboard and have the child design a picture on the board or you can ask him to draw lines, shapes, or letters.
If you choose to use beads you can have the child lace them on a string and make a necklace.
Need personalized support?
While these activities are great for home practice, nothing replaces the guidance of a licensed therapist. If you are in Irvine, CA or the Orange County area and have concerns about your child's Finger Strength, we invite you to connect with us.
Contact Tumble N' Dots Therapy →These activities are for home practice and don't replace the guidance of a licensed therapist.
